Examines conceptual and epidemiological issues related to chronic illnesses and disabling conditions of childhood, including social and personal attitudes; epidemiology of serious health conditions; chronic illness or disability in the context of child and family development; implementing and evaluating community based programs; and the structure, function, administration, and management of major US governmental programs that serve children with disabilities and chronic illnesses.

Learning Objectives:

Upon successfully completing this course, students will be able to:

discuss conceptual and epidemiological issues related to chronic illnesses and disabling conditions of childhood, including social and personal attitudes

consider chronic illness in the context of child and family development

describe the major US governmental programs which serve children with disabilities and chronic illnesses

Methods of Assessment:

Student evaluation based on active class participation in seminar format and two written assignments.